Akula - Telkoi, Keonjhar

Akula is a village situated in the Telkoi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Telkoi and around 80 km from Kendujhar. Akul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akula is 386391. The village covers a total geographical area of 609 hectares and falls under the 758076 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Akula village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Telkoi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Akula

According to the 2011 Census, Akula village had a total population of 1,677 people, including 814 males and 863 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.62%, with male literacy at 87.08% and female literacy at 70.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 360, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 728.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Akula

Akula is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Akula

Akula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harichandanpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Akula is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Akula is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akula

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Akula village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Akula

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Akula village are given below:

FAQs about Akula